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Authors Note:

Thank you all for bearing with me thus far. I know I have made my update notification a little doubious with my note reguarding my previous section updates and progress on section eight. When I initialy began this story several monthes ago I started with a list of things I would like to have the charactes do or experience. I have added to this 'basic concept list' over the course of the story. In this section I get a few more of those things ticked off my checklist. Combat coming soon. (what kind of training son? AAAARRRMMMYYY TRAINING SIR! Bill Murray Stripes.)

Review Response:

SG1-Fanfic … Thank you! The time stamping on each set of events has helped me a bit to remember what is happening when with each set of characters. Also the aforementioned Basic Concept List. I am thinking I may turn this slightly ship but nothing to break the regulations. And who knows what may happen when its all over right?

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Stargate

Secrets

Section Nine

Day 6 0730hrs

"General O'Neill. I have something I think you need to see." The new doctor Fitz MacDonald said over the phone.

"What is it Doc?" Jack was up but he wasn't quite up yet.

"I was going over the MRI Scans of Dr. Pierson and I found something interesting. Sir you really need to see this for yourself. I don't think it would be a bad idea if Dr. Pierson came along as well." The young doctor said matter of factly.

"All right I will be right over." O'Niell was not looking forward to more surprises. Yesterday was hell as it was and even with the exercise from the boxing match with Teal'c he didn't get much sleep. He got up from his desk and made his way to the infirmary with his coffee.

"Ok I'm here now what?" Jack said sleepily

"Well Sir" the doctor paused " where is Dr. Pierson?"

"I thought I might want to see this first. So what's up?"

"Sir I did a closer inspection of Dr. Pierson's MRI Scan and it revealed this." At this point he pulled up an image of a device of some sort in Pierson's brain. "If you will take a look at the next image in the sequence you will see there is writing on the device." He pointed to the computer screen on which it was shown.

"What do you think it could be?" Jack asked concerned

"I haven't the foggiest idea sir."

Jack walked over to the wall phone. "This is O'Niell have Dr. Pierson and Daniel report to the infirmary." He hung up. Jack had a hunch, and if it was what he thought it was then only Daniel or Pierson could translate it.

A few moments later both Doctors showed up.

"You needed to see me General?" Adam asked

"Yes you and Daniel." Jack waved Daniel closer. "Daniel what do you make of this?" jack pointed at the image of the device with the writing on it.

"Its Ancient in fact it's the same derivative of ancient that the wall is in." Daniel looked closer for a better view. "The warrior champion in bliss of ignorance sleeps until the threat arises once more." Daniel translated.

"I take it from the MRI that this is in somebody's head?" Adam asked

Jack nodded.

"Who's?" Adam was getting a bad feeling about this whole situation.

"Yours Dr. Pierson" Came MacDonald's reply.

"That is impossible. Any metal placed in an immortals body is absorbed and or rejected." Adam said.

"Well until we can figure out what exactly this thing is Pierson I want you to let Dr. MacDonald do some more tests and I am going to send Carter by to check on you." Jack instructed.

" Why carter?" Adam Queried. Adam knew she had medical training but this sounded specific.

"Well she was once host to a Tok'ra named Jolinar and she is highly sensitive to Naquada. I suspect that may be the metal this thing is made of." Jack informed him.

"Did you not hear me all metal.." Adam began. "Furthermore she could not be host to a symbiote as her body would kill it. I know, they tried to turn me in to a Go'uld ten thousand years ago.

"Well it appears all except Naquada Dr. Pierson as Carter still has it in her blood. Oh and she did kill it and now we know why" Jack headed for the door. " Stay put and play nice I will be back with Carter."

"Dr. Pierson if you don't mind would you get back up on the MRI table?" MacDonald was anxious to get this over with and get some answers himself. After all he might be new but he had read the mission reports like all the other medical staff. Lack of knowledge could turn a situation nasty in a heartbeat.

"Great so much for getting more done. Sorry Daniel but Iv'e been commandeered by Dr McCoy here." Adam pointed at the doctor.

"That's Dr. MacDonald to you sir or I will take after my predecessor and become a fan of large pointy needles." MacDonald threatened in all seriousness.

"I think I have some things to get finished in my lab" Daniel said hurriedly and walked out.

"Great. I don't suppose you will allow me to have a beer or two before we start?" Adam asked not expecting or receiving an answer.

Day 6 0700hrs

"Good morning" Ling opened her eyes to the sight of a half dressed Ritchie in a chef's apron that read kiss the chef. He was just setting a cup of tea on the tray he had prepared. That done he picked it up and brought it over to where she was laying in bed and waited for her to sit up and stuff a couple of pillows behind her. Then he carefully placed the try across her lap.

"Good morning to you to with what little you are wearing I'm surprised you wore anything at all," she giggled at him.

"Are you kidding me? Have you ever tried to fry bacon in the nude?" he retorted with mock indignation.

"mmm." She took a sip of her tea. "mint. The perfect thing to get your day started." She commented and then began to carefully dig in to the Eggs bacon and toast on her plate. She was savoring the carefully prepared meal before her when she suddenly became aware she was the only one eating. "Aren't you going to eat?" she asked.

"Oh yeah sure." He got up and got his plate from the counter and pulled up a chair to the side of the bed. "I was so busy watching you and hoping I had not made anything you didn't like I forgot." He said."

They finished their meal and Ritchie cleared the dishes up as she got up and headed for the shower.

She was having some mixed emotions. On one hand Ritchie was a great guy and an excellent lover. They had a lot in common with martial arts. He was the perfect gentleman and had not pressured her in any way, which she really needed right now. On the other hand she felt that Duncan would feel hurt by her and richie's relationship and that would not be good for Ritchie either. Duncan was more her maturity level but at the same time he seemed to carry so much extra baggage with him she didn't know if she could cope with that. 'Well Ritchie made his own decisions and quite a passionate pass at me' she thought. 'Lets see if who he has shown me is who he is and only time will tell that.'

Ritchie was finished and had the bed striped and remade. The loft was put in order And he was getting dressed about the time Ling was coming out of the shower. "Ling, I have to run a few errands today, What are your plans?" he asked as he watched her finish drying off and start to brush her hair. 'I think I'm in love, wait lets not jump to conclusions.' He watched her fix her hair. 'Ok, I know I'm definitely in lust.' He smiled to himself as he watched her percise movements. She had turned the simple task of brushing her long long dark hair in to an erotic dance.

"Well I don't have any classes today I was planning on getting some shopping done." She replied. She had her back to him and was setting on a bench in front of a mirror. 'Wonder if he will ask me to go along with him' she shivered slightly.

Ling put down her brush and stood up. As she turned around and took a step she walked right in to his arms.

"Cold?" he asked in a hushed tone. She shook her head. "I don't want to be too forward with this but I am really attracted to you. Would you consider coming along with me today?" He asked as he held her to him.

"I don't think you could be too forward Ritchie" she smiled up at him taking in his eyes that seemed to sparkle. " And yes I would love to spend the day with you."

"I was hoping you would say that." He paused in thought for a second "I only have my bike with me and its not the best thing for shopping do you have a car?" he inquired.

"Yes we can take my car. That wont is a problem." She pulled him down to her slightly "but if we don't let me get dressed we won't be going anywhere anytime soon." She added and niped his earlobe.

"I will just go put my bike in Mac's garage." He stuttered reluctantly pulling away from her. Ritchie headed to the ground floor and pulled his bike in to the now empty garage. 'I hope Mac is ok' he thought. 'I better stop at Joe's later today.' He closed the door and locked it then headed back in to the Dojo.

"Ready?" she asked as she stepped off the lift.

"All set here" he smiled.

"Then lets go." They locked up the dojo and walked the half block to Ling's car and drove off.

Day 6 0800

" And that completes our tour." The airman said as he brought them to the briefing room.

"Thank you airman" Jack said as he motioned Duncan, Amanda and Joe in to the briefing room. "Good morning. I'm going to try to keep this briefing short. Please be seated." Jack looked over all present and mentally ticked off their names in his head. Daniel, Teal'c, Joe, Duncan, Amanda, Carter, Adam, MacDonald, and George. "I want to bring every body up to speed and quickly. Here is what we have so far." Jack paused to take a breath. "On P 37428 Daniel Jackson discovered the writings on an Ancient wall. We now know that that wall was a waypoint marker for travelers who wished to get to an Ancient space station. We have a gate address for a moon orbiting the gas giant that the station is hidden in." Jack looked around the table to make sure everybody was getting this. " More pressing matters include the eminent attack by a combined faction of system lords. It seems that they are amassing a fleet to invade and possibly destroy earth. " Again Jack checked to make sure things were being fully understood. "More recently you." Jack indicated the immortals" have become known to the SGC and have graciously volunteered to assist us." Jack focused on MacDonald. " Dr. what have you been able to discover."

"Not much just that it is naquada encased and the inside looks to be a form of memory crystal. It's connected to an area of Dr. Pierson's brain that we have only guessed to be some kind of unused memory storage." The good doctor replied.

"That would make sense with the inscription." Daniel added

"That would also make much sense as to Dr. Pierson's' ignorance of his distant past and the sudden trigger of memories when he saw me." Teal'c added much to everyone's surprise. "Have I said something Wrong?" Teal'c inquired.

"No its just you don't normally say that much in one sentence." Jack voiced what the rest of SG-1 was thinking. 'Perhaps we have been underestimation T's mental capabilities.' Jack thought.

"Does this device pose a threat to Dr. Pierson or earth?" George asked.

"Not that we can tell Sir." Samantha replied.

"Then I think it best to let that issue lie for a while. You will let us know of any changes or problems you may encounter because of it Dr. correct?" Jack asked Adam.

"Certainly. After all it is in my brain." Adam replied enthusiastically.

"Is there any new business to be brought up?" Jack asked. When no one spoke he continued. "Very well General Hammond I am asking you to assume control of the SGC." Jack stated shocking all but the newcomers.

"Jack do you really think that is necessary?" George asked.

"Well at this point we need to solve our little leak, I don't see any reason to wait further." Jack said. "Also I feel my skills will be needed on SG-1 for the upcoming mission to the moon and then the station." Jack replied.

"As much as I don't like it I am inclined to agree." George nodded. "Very well Jack as of this moment I am assuming control of the SGC. I am as of this moment also assigning you to the command of SG-1, Do you have any problems with that Colonel Carter?" George informed them of his intentions. He knew better that to usurp the command of anyone under him without good cause and keeping him or her in the loop when possible.

"I don't see any problems with it sir." Sam replied.

"Good, I want this base swept for go'uld technology starting now. General put every man you have on it." George said to jack "as I understand it you held the night shift over and they are still waiting to leave?"

"Yes sir." Jack replied.

"Good you can begin your sweep of the base remember to make sure you have plenty of mobile units scanning for transmissions." George Looked at Joe. "Mr. Dawson I would appreciate it if you made sure our computers were secure from your very unique type of hacking."

"Joe, you can hack a computer?" Duncan asked just now getting things straight in his head.

"Well since the war I haven't exactly been going out for track n field." Joe smirked.

"And where does that leave us?" Amanda indicated Duncan and herself.

"Taking a crash course in military basics and placement. Oh and Dr. Pierson you are in that little group." George said with a smile. "Don't worry I'm sure you will do just fine." George looked around the room. "OK people Dismissed.

Day 6 0915hrs Local Time Unknown

Ba'al sat on the Peltac of his newly refitted ship. He was contemplating the many ways he would kill Jack O'Niell when next he had him in his grasp. He smirked every now and then with pleasure at the particularly devious thoughts.

"My Lord Ba'al" his first prime knelt before him. "Lord Yu Wishes to make contact."

"Very well let us see what he has for us." Ba'al Stood and approached the control panel.

"Lord Ba'al I bring news as per our agreement." Lord Yu stood dressed in his robes. Accompanied by his servant ……… "My spy within the SGC is due to contact me shortly with another report. Thus far the foolish Taurie have not a clue to our plans." Yu gloated.

"Very well, Lord Yu my fleet is still amassing. I believe we should not be hasty this time." Ba'al was and ambitious megalomaniac bent on ruling the galaxy. He was not however too dumb to learn from past mistakes. "In three Tauri weeks time we will crush them. Keep me informed."

Lord Yu nodded and the transmission was cut.

"Contact Chronos" he ordered his prime and waited for the transmission to commence.

"Yes Lord Ba'al?" The system lord known as Chronos greeted him.

"I just wanted to keep you updated. Things are going according to plan, in three weeks the touri will be crushed and Jack O'Niell will be mine to play with." Ba'al informed him.

"Very good my ships will be ready." Chronos cut the transmission.

"We will teach these Tauri we are not fair game to hunt." Ba'al laughed.

Day 6 1200hrs

Ritchie and Ling had been enjoying their day together. They were getting to know each other better and the more they got to know each other the more they found common ground. The shopping was by no means a chore for either of them and they were taking things slow. Even so the trunk of Ling's car was nearly full when they pulled up in front of Joe's Bar.

"Ritchie, there is something we need to talk about before we go in." ling said with some hesitation.

"I'm all ears. What's on your mind?" He said as he reached over and took her hand.

"On the night before you showed up Duncan took me out to dinner. I had a wonderful time." she looked at him. 'How to say this right.' " I don't want there to be any problems between you two over me."

"I wont say I don't see any possibility of problems Ling. I will say I am prepared to face them as they come. Duncan and I go way back" Ritchie said honestly. He smirked to himself 'way back is not that long ago but it seems like ages.' "The main thing is for you to make the choices that make you happy. Life is far too short to do otherwise."

"Such wise words for one so young." Ling leaned over and kissed him. "I am making the choices that make me happy. Lets just take one thing at a time though ok?"

"Ok." He smiled and squeezed her hand. "Now how about some lunch?"

"Sounds good to me." She said as they got out of the car and headed inside.

Once inside they took a seat by the window. Habit caused Ritchie to sit with his back to a wall facing the door. This was not lost on Ling. Joe's was practically empty save for the two elderly gentlemen at the bar. There was a football game on and they were following it closely.

"Hi Ritchie good to see you again." Erick had just come out of the back when the door buzzer went off. When he noticed Ritchie and his friend he made a beeline for their table.

"Hi Erick its good to be back in town. Do you know Ling?" Ritchie asked

"Ms. Fong sorry I did not recognize you." Erick quickly gave Ritchie a sidling glance. "Ms. Fong has become a regular here for lunch." He smiled at Ling.

"Thank you Erick you are so sweet." Ling said with a grin. "What is the special today?"

"I believe it is the Ruben today with you choice of sides." Erick said after mentally checking what day it was.

"So what do you think?" she raised an eyebrow at Ritchie. "Sounds good to me."

"In that case we will have the same." Ritchie nodded. " Erick have you seen Joe? Or Mac?" he asked once the order taking was out of the way.

"Afraid not Rich they haven't called to say when they will be back like they normally do." Erick said regretfully.

"Oh. Well will you let me know if either of them does?"

"Sure thing Ritchie I would be glad to. Let me just get your order's in." With that Erick moved his lanky frame across the room to the electronic restaurant system. Joe had finally broken down and had one installed after he was dragged to a computer show by Adam. Adam seemed to think computers would solve all the worlds' problems. Joe however with his experience as a hacker knew they just multiplied them.

Once the order was in Erick set about getting them their drinks. Shortly after he delivered them Ling excused herself to use the ladies room.

"Ritchie are you crazy!" Erick hissed.

"What?" Came Richie's defensive reply.

"Mac has been in here for several nights in a row bragging on Ling Fongs teaching abilities and a few times when he was more drunk than he ought to be he was expressing his deepest feelings for her." Erick explained quickly.

"Look I already went over this with Ling. Not the specifics you just gave me but the general idea." He took a sip of his soda. "One, if Mac can't keep his big mouth shut that's his own problem. Two Ling and I have a lot in common, and three its Ling's choice not Mac's." Ritchie looked Erick square in the eye. "Now you are a friend of mine and I understand you are simply trying to look out for me. Thanks but just let this one alone, ok?" Ritchie was glad his friend had though enough of him to warn him but this was something that just had to play itself out. If it came down to it he would deal with Mac's feelings over the matter for better or for worse.

"Something wrong?" Ling asked as she took her seat once more.

"No just that thing we were discussing before we came in." Ritchie stated.

"Oh that." Ling said, "Rest assured I make my own choices Erick. I did not leave Ritchie in ignorance of the situation. Don't worry." She said reassuringly.

"Sorry I did not mean to intrude." Erick said " let me just go check on your food."

"I'm impressed. Not that I like seeing my friends scurry in terror from a woman that I am infatuated with but impressed." Ritchie smiled wickedly.

"So what have you got left to do today?" Ling asked as their meals arrived.

"Well I have to check on my bank accounts and send a few E mails." Ritchie thought for a moment. "Then I have to check on some stocks and put a few things on E bay." He finished.

"And you intend to do this from the loft?" Ling asked further.

"Yes."

"Good."

"Why whats on the menu for you?" Ritchie asked seductively

"I can only think of one thing…" she coyly replied.

"Erick! Check!" Came Ritchie's hurried voice as the both broke down in to laughter.

Day 6 1100hrs.

"Sir we have a signal" Colonel Carters voice came over the radio.

"Location Colonel?"

"Triangulating now. Sir it's from level 27 section Delta." I'm on my way.

"Understood Colonel back up is on the way there now." George motioned to Siler to move in the cavalry.

3 minuets later his fears were relieved.

"We have the spy in custody sir."

"Good work Colonel lets get the person in a holding cell" George picked up the red phone in Jacks office.

"This is General George Hammond Get me the President." 'If I had a penny for every time I have said that' George thought. "Yes Sir I do. This time it's good news sir. Other than the already known eminent threat of attack by combined Go'uld forces no sir nothing new. Very well sir. Goodbye Mr. president." George Hung up the phone. 'Well that's one thing out of the way.' George didn't feel much relief. 'Now to find a hidden alien space station rape it of its power sources and save the world' He suddenly though of Jack's description of fishing. "It will be fun. You'll love it." 'Right.' George though as he began to formulate a schedule for the training of the SG teams and the immortals. "Right."

Day 6 1300hrs

Jack O'Niell walked in to one of the SGC's 2 classrooms and stepped up to the podium. He laid open the manila file folder he had brought with him and picked up a pencil. "Good Afternoon, everyone get lunch?" he asked and watched the three immortals nod from their padded tiered seats. "Good."

"I would like to take the opportunity to thank you before we get in to this mission for your help. I honestly don't think the earth will survive without your intervention." Again the three nodded. "I have just gotten back the rushed results of your aptitude and placement testing. There is not a thing on this planet you are not qualified to do as far as having the mental capacity and acuity." Jack continued "not only that but your Medical knowledge rivals the best minds on this planet. It even surpasses them due to your long time exposure to forgotten techniques. Your prior military training not only with this country but also with others recently and long past Dr Pierson and Mr. Mac loud places you in a category I am finding difficult to rank. Ms. Deveroux though you have less military experience I believe what you lack there you make up for with the ability to think outside the box." Jack closed the folder. "Since the SGC has officially been declared a wartime post by the president of the United States I am authorized to make field promotions and commissions. In the interest of granting you the freedom to make decisions that you will need I am hereby giving all three of you a Field Commission and promotion to the rank of Captain in the United States Air force." Jack could see the wheels turning. "Relax, " he held up his hand. "Let me finish. The reason I am doing this is you need the freedom to act on your instincts and knowledge at your convenience not another persons. Granted you are all low ranking on the totem pole compared to those you will be serving under but this will give you more freedom of action than that of a civilian. You will have to work out with your CO the extent to which military protocol is used in each of your separate units. I will be explaining to each CO that it would be wise to give you free reign." Jack stepped around the podium and handed each of them a velvet case. "Here is your rank." Jack saluted each as he passed them the case.

"Now that that is out of the way. We need to move on to more practical matters. Please report to the Gymnasium where you will be getting a crash course in squad tactics and formations." Jack turned and was about to leave.

"General." Adam piped up.

"Yes Captain Pierson?"

"Thank you for your trust and fair treatment." He said simply.

Jack just nodded and continued out. 'As much as I hate using people you and I both know how much I am gaining from the deal Dr. Pierson'